What makes this year particularly special is the career to do list that has gone silent. At this point each year I am usually already on to the next. Planning, plotting, scheduling, stewing. Now? Nothing.
Yesterday we walked to the playground nearest our house, still over a half mile walk, and my head was full of super-deep thoughts. About how big my kids have gotten. About how much I love the trees at that park. About how different being a mom is now than it was four years ago.
It's a great time to sit back and savor this life. The blessings are everywhere, I don't even have to turn my head. My heart is full and I feel at peace. Thankful for this moment in time. It's one that I know I'm going to look back on with a smile.
Don't run too fast, mama wants to stay close...
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It looks like a dream! Wow, how did they get to independent? Enjoy!
so independent NOT to independent
Your kiddos are darling! They are changing before your eyes, but you are taking it all in I know!! So many blessings in our lives, so many things to appreciate. You do such a good job of reminding us all!
hugs, di
You sound so wonderful content! I'm so glad...enjoy it all!
A silent content mind is the ultimate, looks like you and the kids are going to have a wonderful summer.
You know what I love about right now? How much EASIER it is than it was when they were babies. A baby came over to visit yesterday and I practically was CRYING by the time he left - you have to watch 'em all the time! Now my kids don't blow up or catch fire if I let my guard down, which is nice.
Ah, summertime. It's not summer vacation HERE yet, can you believe it?
Even though I work full time I still feel this sense of relief at summer - no more homework, dinners outside, evening swims. It's just EASIER. And it's also easier because Kyle has gotten so much more independent and wants to try so many new things - including new foods on the grill. We're grilling everything these days!
Just came across your blog through NiHao - we live in Omaha too. Have enjoyed reading your blog.
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